Opioid, Indiana

In "Opioid, Indiana," seventeen-year-old Riggle navigates a week-long suspension from school in impoverished rural Indiana while searching for his missing, drug-addicted guardian and trying to find a job to cover the overdue rent. As he encounters a diverse group of locals dealing with the realities of opioid addiction, economic strife, and societal issues during the Trump era, Riggle reflects on the mythology his late mother created around the days of the week. Brian Allen Carr offers a poignant exploration of youth in a challenging environment, capturing the complexities of contemporary America through Riggle's unforgettable journey.